Investigations [tests]

Basic investigations can be considered under the major headings of Bedside, Laboratory and Radiology. Use the 5 C’s approach to recognise, understand and manage metabolic disturbances.

• Cause – defining the potential causative events that lead to disruption
• Clinical manifestation – evaluate, recognise and diagnose the problem
• Complications – what can go wrong in the short, medium and long term can define clinical manifestation.
• Calculations – Calculate to Obviate
• Corrective measures – Call to action…how do you actually fix the problem!

Bedside

Laboratory

Radiology